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Bride Required (Wedlocked!)
by Alison FraserBaxter Ross had asked Dee to become his wife of convenience in return for a very large sum of money.Dee decided she had nothing to lose, and agreed to go ahead with the wedding. But why did such a good-looking man need to pay for a bride? It seemed he’d never been short of female company before. And how would the raw physical attraction that simmered between them affect their marriage…?
Bride and Doom (Wedding Planner #6)
by Deborah DonnellyIf anyone can make a bride happy, it's wedding planner Carnegie Kincaid. There's only one problem: this time she's the planner and the bride. The nightmare begins at a party for Carnegie's client, a sexy Goth rocker marrying a Seattle home run king. When murder strikes and Boris the Mad Russian Florist is charged with the crime, Carnegie steps up to the plate to clear him--despite the objections of fiancé Aaron Gold, who has suddenly become a full-time sports nut.
Bride by Blackmail (Wedlocked! #60)
by Carole MortimerGeorgie is still in love with her ex-husband, Jed,but has resigned herself to life without him. Sheis sure that he can never give her what sheyearns for—love—and that she can never givehim what he needs: a baby.But, as heir to the family fortune, Jed Lord alwaysgets what he wants! And right now the onlything on his mind is to kick-start his marriageagain. It's been a year since he last saw Georgie,but he's determined to win her back—even ifblackmail is the only way!
Bride in Name Only
by Penny JordanRe-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author PennyJordan, previously published as Loving in 1986When Claire Richard's precious cottage is damaged during a storm, she's forced toaccept an offer of shelter from Jay Fraser, the man who had accused her of trying to traphim into marriage! Despite his former arrogance, she's surprised to find him considerate,perceptive and affectionate with both his child and hers. So when Jay proposes a loveless marriage of convenience, she agrees for her daughter'ssake. Until their passion proves irresistible and Claire discovers a longing for Jay to bemore than just a father to her child…
Bride in a Gilded Cage: A Billionaire and Virgin Romance (Bride on Approval)
by Abby GreenThe tango is an Argentinean dance of possession and passion...and that's exactly how aristocrat Rafael Romero intends his convenient marriage to teacher Isobel will be. First he will take her as his bride. Then he'll lead her to the marriage bed, where he'll make her his.Isobel may have no choice but to give her hand to Rafael in matrimony, yet she intends to stay as free as a bird. But her new husband will keep her caged once he discovers he's wed a virgin....
Bride of His Choice
by Emma DarcyA black sheep heiress becomes the belle of the ball in this romance novel of high stakes business and high-flying passion.When business mogul Lawrence Durant dies, his protégé Richard Seymour is in the perfect position to take control of his financial empire. But to do it, he must marry one of Lawrence’s five daughters . . . Made to feel the ugly duckling by her glamorous family, Leigh Durant is stunned when Richard chooses her. Can he possibly give her the sense of belonging and love she’s always craved? His proposition is very tempting. And they do share an intense physical attraction. But is she truly the bride he wants . . . or just the easiest path to power?
Bride of Slug Man (Kate Walden Directs #2)
by Julie MataFans of Wendy Mass and Sharon Draper will fall in love with this smart and quirky follow up to Night of the Zombie Chickens as Kate must rely on some movie magic to make her next film. Seventh-grader Kate Walden is eager to start on her next film after the huge success of her first movie. This time, she's thinking of creating a sci-fi romance called Bride of Slug Man. When a new kid, Tristan Kingsley, comes to town from New York City, Kate thinks she might have found a film buddy -- someone to share her interest with. And it doesn't hurt that he's pretty cute. But it turns out that Tristan is making his own movie, and now the classmates Kate thought were eager to join her cast and crew are divided. With rumors spreading in school and between sets, Kate finds herself juggling more than just call times and rewrites. And judging from the whispers Kate hears about Tristan, she suspects that he isn't interested in having a fellow film-buff friend-he just wants to prove himself as the best filmmaker in school by winning the Big Picture Film Festival. Kate vows to enter too, and tries to focus on just making the best movie she can. But between the cutthroat popularity contest, a bully situation that goes from bad to worse, and several on-set mishaps, Kate is going to need all the movie magic she can get to make sure Bride of Slug Man hits the big screen.
Bride of the Bad Boy (Blame It on Bob #1)
by Elizabeth BevarlyWHAT A WEDDING!Angie Ellison had just married a gorgeous mystery man in a hastily arranged wedding ceremony. Clearly, the folklore about the comet passing by her small town was true-it affected everyone's morals! Surely that was why she was looking forward to her wedding night with one heck of a bad boy....Sexy undercover agent Ethan Zorn wasn't interested in silly comet lore, shotgun weddings or sticking around this crazy town once his assignment was over. But he also knew it wasn't the comet making him act like such a hot-and-bothered newlywed in love. It was Angie...BLAME IT ON BOB: The comet passes through once every fifteen years...but leaves behind a lifetime of love!
Bride of the Castle (Castle Perilous #8)
by John DeChancieSave the date for the wedding of the series! &“It&’s thought-provoking, it&’s crazy, it&’s weird, and it&’s unexpected, but it's almost always hilarious&” (TV Tropes). Gene and Linda's wedding seems to bring out the best in Castle Perilous...even if that's not much better than the worst. When the happy groom suddenly prefers confronting barbarians over entertaining his wedding guests, a battle ensues that will change his life, infuriate his bride, and make for one bizarre wedding day!
Bride of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps #35)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!IT'S A MATCH MADE IN HORROR!When Slappy, the world's most evil ventriloquist dummy, shows up after being abandoned by his previous owner, things start to go wrong around the house. But this time Slappy may have met his match. There's another bad doll who loves to make a mess of things. Everyone better watch out for this imperfect couple.
Bride on Demand
by Kay ThorpeLiam Bentley had always been a man who knew what he wanted. And when he discovered that Regan Holmes had given birth to his son seven years ago, he wanted her to be his wife!When Regan had first met Liam she'd been awed by his power, by his ambition, by his sexual prowess. Now she was older, wiser and ought to know better. But somehow when he demanded "Marry me," she still found herself saying yes!
Bride on the Run
by Leann HarrisRe-read Leann Harris’s fan-favorite romantic suspense book!Detective Lucas McGill never walked away from trouble—except when trouble came in the form of a certain pint-size lady lawyer. Personally, Luke didn't like J.D. Anderson. But somehow he'd managed to entangle himself in her latest case. J.D. couldn't figure out why her sworn enemy had suddenly agreed to help track a killer to Las Vegas. Reluctantly posing as an engaged couple, J.D. and Luke murmured endearments through gritted teeth…until the charade took a perilous turn when the wrong people grew suspicious. With their cover about to be blown, J.D. and Luke faced deadly consequences…unless they went to the chapel of love and got married—for real! Originally published in 1993
Bride: From the bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
by Ali HazelwoodA dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast - again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold an historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange - again . . . Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception. He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It's clear from the way he tracks Misery's every movement that he doesn't trust her. If only he knew how right he was . . . Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage of convenience, reasons that have nothing to do with politics or alliances, and everything to do with the only thing she's ever cared about. And she is willing to do whatever it takes to get back what's hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory . . . alone with the wolf. Praise for The Love Hypothesis 'Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist.' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners 'Funny, sexy and smart.' Mariana Zapata, New York Times bestselling author 'I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!' Jessica Clare, New York Times bestselling author 'Pure slow-burning gold with lots of chemistry.' Popsugar 'A beautifully written romantic comedy with a heroine you will instantly fall in love with.' Elizabeth Everett, author of A Lady's Formula for Love
Brides Behaving Badly: Wild Wedding Photos You Were Never Meant to See
by Bev West Jason BergundPure, kind, and gracious are some of the qualities one associates with the bride at any wedding--but not here! More than four million Americans get married each year, and not all of the brides are well behaved. This hilarious collection of candid wedding photographs proves that not every bride is delicate or demure. These hysterical and sometimes shocking photos include brides doing keg stands, bawdy bridesmaids and grooms gone wild, crazy cakes and favors, and out-of-this-world wedding themes, including Star Trek and vampire brides. This is not the stuff that fairy tales are made of. These photos of real brides, complete with dead-pan captions, show the Bridezilla peeking out from under the veil.
Brideshead Abbreviated: The Digested Read of the Twentieth Century
by John CraceJohn Crace's 'Digested Read' column in the Guardian has rightly acquired a cult following. Each week fans avidly devour his latest razor-sharp literary assassination, while authors turn tremblingly to the appropriate page of the review section, fearful that it may be their turn to be mercilessly sent up.Now he turns his critical eye on the classics of the last century, offering bite-sized pastiches of everything from Mrs Dalloway to Trainspotting via Lolita and The Great Gatsby. Those who have never quite got around to reading A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man will be delighted to find its essence distilled into a handful of paragraphs. Those who have never really enjoyed Lord of the Flies will be pleased to find it hilariously parodied in an easily swallowable 982 words. And those who find all such works a little highbrow will be relieved to discover, between the covers of this book, John Crace's take on the likes of Ian Fleming, P. G. Wodehouse and the Highway Code.Witty and sharp, this is essential reading both for those who genuinely love literature and for those who merely want to appear ridiculously well read.
Bridesmaid By Chance: A spicy, steamy, hilarious marriage-of-convenience romcom from the bestselling author, perfect for your sexy romance fix for 2025
by Meghan QuinnWhen a chance at being a bridesmaid turns into a chance at being the bride . . . how could she possibly refuse?Hudson Hopper is in some trouble. After doing his business partner a favour by hiring his younger sister, Sloane, as his assistant, Hudson very quickly finds out that she is a massive distraction. But when Sloane is asked to fill in as a bridesmaid for another of Hudson's business partners, she comes up with an equal trade. She'll be a part of the regency-themed wedding - corset and all - if Hudson marries her. Sloane knows the value of the trade: he needs her, and she needs his wedding ring to get her into a high-society club and further her career. It's an instant no from Hudson at first, but when she convinces him that no one will find out - including her brother - and that he will certainly benefit from the marriage too . . . well, Hudson suddenly finds himself saying 'I do.'Also a standalone, this is the third book in Meghan Quinn's steamy and hilarious Bridesmaid for Hire series: all the comical chaos of Bridget Jones, the romcom tension of Anyone But You, and the irresistibly spicy flirtations of The Idea of You . . .READERS LOVE THE BRIDESMAID FOR HIRE SERIES... 'Outrageously laugh-out-loud funny' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The way I completely obsessed about this book was not okay!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfect combination of sweet, sassy, funny and spicy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The banter was top tier! The spice was amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'All the brother's-best-friend, fake-dating, enemies-to-lovers goodness packaged together in an adventure full of second-hand embarrassment and swoon-worthy moments' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OH MY!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bridesmaid for Hire: The hilarious and steamy wedding-set romcom from the internationally bestselling author, perfect for 2025
by Meghan QuinnMaggie's prepared to do anything to get into the wedding of the century. Even pretending her sworn enemy is actually her boyfriend... After years of working too hard at her wedding-planning business, Maggie Mitchell is allowing herself a vacation. Finally relaxing on an island in Bora Bora, she's refusing to let anything ruin this for her. That is until in walks Brody McFadden, her brother's best friend - and her sworn enemy. Brody is here for the 'wedding of the century' taking place on the island. And despite Maggie's promises to herself that she won't work while she's on holiday, when things start to go wrong with the celebrations, she knows offering her services as a planner will help her own business. The only catch? With Brody as her only way in, she needs to pose as his girlfriend to get the job . . . and let him stay in her bed for the week. Tensions rise, irritation flairs, but despite years' worth of bickering behind closed doors, Maggie can't quite squash the sparks building between her and her new fake boyfriend. But as the wedding day draws closer and everything starts to go wrong, it just might be Brody who sends Maggie's business crashing down - and her heart along with it.The first book in Meghan Quinn's steamy and hilarious Bridesmaid for Hire series: all the comical chaos of Bridget Jones, the romcom tension of Anyone But You, and the irresistibly spicy flirtations of The Idea of You . . .READERS LOVE THE BRIDESMAID FOR HIRE SERIES... 'Outrageously laugh-out-loud funny' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The way I completely obsessed about this book was not okay!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfect combination of sweet, sassy, funny and spicy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The banter was top tier! The spice was amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'All the brother's-best-friend, fake-dating, enemies-to-lovers goodness packaged together in an adventure full of second-hand embarrassment and swoon-worthy moments' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OH MY!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bridesmaids: Four weddings, without the funeral . . .
by Jane CostelloFour weddings, without the funeral... With less than an hour before her best friend walks down the aisle, Evie is attempting to fulfil her most important role as a bridesmaid: to deposit the bride at the start-line at the appointed time. But with a bride famed for her chaotic sense of time, the odds are stacked against her. Evie herself, meanwhile, has never been in love and doubts she ever will be. Small wonder that the prospect of being a bridesmaid at no less than THREE impending weddings fills her with trepidation. But then she meets Jack, who is dating the beautiful, self-obsessed Valentina and can&’t possibly be as good as he seems. Can he?
Bridgerton Prequels Collection: Because of Miss Bridgerton, The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband, The Other Miss Bridgerton, First Comes Scandal (Bridgerton Prequel)
by Julia QuinnAn exclusive collection featuring the four novels of Julia Quinn’s Georgian-set Bridgerton prequel series, following the close friends and neighbors of the charming, powerful Bridgerton family—the Rokesbys.In her inimitable style – full of wit, wisdom, gossip, and romance – Julia Quinn introduces the charismatic Rokesby brothers as they maneuver through the scrutiny of London’s high society and secure matches worthy of their station – and their hearts. Adored by millions of fans worldwide, these timeless stories will transport you to a world of propriety, passion, and mischief—and love.In these four books, you will meet: Billie Bridgerton and George Rokesby, family friends who cannot stand the sight of each other, in Because of Miss Bridgerton.Cecilia Harcourt and Edward Rokesby, the handsome—and amnesiac—best friend of Cecilia’s brother, in The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband.Poppy Bridgerton and Captain Andrew James Rokesby, a reckless privateer for the Crown, in The Other Miss Bridgerton.Georgina Bridgerton and Nicholas Rokesby, childhood friends forced to marry to avoid social ruin, in First Comes Scandal.
Bridgerton: The Duke and I (Bridgertons #1)
by Julia QuinnA #1 New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Daphne Bridgerton, in the first of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From their earliest days, children of aristocrats learn how to address an earl and curtsey before a prince—while other dictates of the ton are unspoken yet universally understood. A proper duke should be imperious and aloof. A young, marriageable lady should be amiable…but not too amiable.Daphne Bridgerton has always failed at the latter. The fourth of eight siblings in her close-knit family, she has formed friendships with the most eligible young men in London. Everyone likes Daphne for her kindness and wit. But no one truly desires her. She is simply too deuced honest for that, too unwilling to play the romantic games that captivate gentlemen.Amiability is not a characteristic shared by Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings. Recently returned to England from abroad, he intends to shun both marriage and society—just as his callous father shunned Simon throughout his painful childhood. Yet an encounter with his best friend’s sister offers another option. If Daphne agrees to a fake courtship, Simon can deter the mamas who parade their daughters before him. Daphne, meanwhile, will see her prospects and her reputation soar.The plan works like a charm—at first. But amid the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London’s elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule...This novel includes the 2nd epilogue, a peek at the story after the story.
Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries
by Helen FieldingBridget Jones, beloved Singleton and global phenomenon, is back with a bump in Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries. As Bridget careers towards baby-deadline, a series of classic Bridget Jones moments finally leads her into pregnancy--but just not quite as intended. It's a pregnancy full of cheesy potatoes, outlandish advice from Drunken Singletons and Smug Mothers, chaos at scans and childbirth classes, high jinks and romance, joy and despair--but all of it dominated by the terribly awkward question: Who's the father?From the Hardcover edition.
Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries (Vintage Contemporaries Ser.)
by Helen FieldingBridget Jones, beloved Singleton and global phenomenon, is back with a bump in Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries. 8:45 P.M. Realize there have been so many times in my life when have fantasized about going to a scan with Mark or Daniel: just not both at the same time. Before motherhood, before marriage, Bridget with biological clock ticking very, very loudly, finds herself unexpectedly pregnant at the eleventh hour: a joyful pregnancy which is dominated, however, by a crucial but terribly awkward question – who is the father? Mark Darcy: honourable, decent, notable human rights lawyer? Or Daniel Cleaver: charming, witty, notable fuckwit? 9:45 PM It&’s like they&’re two halves of the perfect man, who&’ll spend the rest of their lives each wanting to outdo the other one. And now it&’s all enacting itself in my stomach. In this gloriously funny, touching story of baby-deadline panic, maternal bliss, and social, professional, technological, culinary and childbirth chaos, Bridget Jones – global phenomenon and the world&’s favorite Singleton – is back with a bump.
Bridget Jones's Diary
by Helen FieldingBridget Jones, a 30-something single woman in London, decides to take control of her life, by recording her thoughts, her weight, her number of cigarettes, and her dating life, all in her diary.
Bridget Jones's Diary: A Novel (Picador Classic Ser.)
by Helen FieldingBridget Jones's Diary was first published in 1996 and applauded by critics from Salman Rushdie to Jilly Cooper. A number one best-seller, Helen Fielding's book has sold over fifteen million copies worldwide and has been turned into an Academy Award-nominated film starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. Bridget Jones's Diary is followed by Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Bridget Jones is everyone's favourite spinster. In Bridget Jones's Diary she documents her struggles through the social minefield of her 30s and tries to weigh up the eternal question: Daniel Cleaver of Mark Darcy? She is supported through the whole process by four indispensable friends, Shazzer, Jude, Tom and a bottle of chardonnay. A dazzling urban satire of modern relationships? An ironic, tragic insight into the demise of the nuclear family? Or the confused ramblings of a pissed thirty-something?
Bridget Jones: A GoodReads Reader's Choice (Bridget Jones)
by Helen FieldingA GoodReads Reader's ChoiceBridget Jones—one of the most beloved characters in modern literature (v.g.)—is back! In Helen Fielding's wildly funny, hotly anticipated new novel, Bridget faces a few rather pressing questions: What do you do when your girlfriend&’s sixtieth birthday party is the same day as your boyfriend&’s thirtieth?Is it better to die of Botox or die of loneliness because you&’re so wrinkly?Is it wrong to lie about your age when online dating?Is it morally wrong to have a blow-dry when one of your children has head lice?Is it normal to be too vain to put on your reading glasses when checking your toy boy for head lice?Does the Dalai Lama actually tweet or is it his assistant?Is it normal to get fewer followers the more you tweet?Is technology now the fifth element? Or is that wood?If you put lip plumper on your hands do you get plump hands?Is sleeping with someone after two dates and six weeks of texting the same as getting married after two meetings and six months of letter writing in Jane Austen&’s day?Pondering these and other modern dilemmas, Bridget Jones stumbles through the challenges of loss, single motherhood, tweeting, texting, technology, and rediscovering her sexuality in—Warning! Bad, outdated phrase approaching!—middle age.In a triumphant return after fourteen years of silence, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is timely, tender, touching, page-turning, witty, wise, outrageous, and bloody hilarious.TODAY Book Club Selection